In addition to all of the delicious food and the time that we get to cherish with family and friends, one of the many things that we really look forward to on Thanksgiving is the iconic and renowned Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! We are always filled with so much joy to see all of the wonderful floats, the out-of-this-world and enormous balloons and all of the terrific performances. Well, fans get to look forward to seeing Raphael, Donatello, Michaelangelo and Leonardo roam the streets of New York City and join everyone during their Thanksgiving festivities at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the reimagined 2D-animated series, will have its very own float at the magnificent parade. The float is bound to be a fan-favorite with its multi-tiered design of the turtles’ underground lair including lighting and special fog effects.

“Adding incredible excitement to the Macy’s Parade since 2012, we are thrilled to once again partner with Nickelodeon for an all-new, totally reimagined Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Float,” said Jordan Dabby, vice-president partnership marketing for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Helping to keep the Parade and New York safe from the evil Foot Clan, the Turtles are sure to captivate millions of spectators live on the street and on television as they ride through Manhattan on board this exciting stage.” (source: press release)

“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the highly-anticipated next chapter in the iconic Turtles anthology, has resonated with fans both old and new,” said Charlotte Castillo, Senior Vice President, Global Franchise Planning, Nickelodeon Group. “As families gather for the annual tradition of watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, this spectacular float will take viewers on an epic joy ride and immerse them in the action-packed adventure of the brand-new series.” (source: press release)

Nickelodeon fans also get to see the legendary SpongeBob SquarePants balloon making his way from Bikini Bottom to the streets of the Big Apple. A PAW Patrol Chase balloon will also be seen at the parade. Shimmer and Shine will dazzle the parade with a fabulous float at the event.

Be sure to catch your fave Nickelodeon characters at the 92nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airing on Thursday, November 22nd from 9:00 AM to noon on NBC!

We always have a ton of things to be thankful for and we definitely owe a big thank you to Nickelodeon for having an incredible lineup of premieres this Thanksgiving season! The extraordinary network is serving up a whole lot of excitement with brand new episodes from hit shows including Henry Danger, Double Dare, Knight Squad, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Loud House and PAW Patrol plus the premieres of two, new animated preschool series, Butterbean’s Cafe and Rainbow Rangers.

Thanksgiving is the time for family members and friends to gather together and be grateful for all that you have, so why not celebrate this wonderful holiday all-month long by tuning into all of the special surprises Nickelodeon has in store. To add onto all of the fun, Nickelodeon will also be giving everyone a sneak peek of its new, live-action series, Cousins for Life on Saturday, November 24th at 8:30 PM ET / PT.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a month-long of exceptional entertainment starting on Monday, November 5th at 3:00 PM ET / PT with a heaping of remarkable premieres of highly-acclaimed Nickelodeon shows.

Check out the full schedule of premieres this month of November on Nickelodeon below!

Three JoJo Siwa super fans get the chance to sync to some of her biggest hits. Nick Cannon and JoJo Siwa host with a very special appearance by BowBow.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

8:30 p.m. – Knight Squad “End of the Knight” (60-min Special)

When an injured Princess Eliza informs the kingdom that Ryker is near the all-powerful Armor of Astoria, Arc and Ciara race to its location, but a shocking betrayal allows Ryker to take the Armor and reclaim Astoria’s throne.

Guest Star: Sydney Park

MONDAY, NOV. 12

12:00 p.m. – PAW Patrol “Mighty Pups” (60-min TV Movie)

When their latest scheme goes awry, Mayor Humdinger and his nephew Harold accidentally divert a meteor towards Adventure Bay, which bathes the pups, Lookout Tower, and even Harold in its golden energy –granting them superpowers. Harold tries to use his new powers to become the sole ruler of Adventure Bay, but standing in his way are the heroic Mighty Pups.

1:00 p.m. – Butterbean’s Café “The Grand Opening!” (Series Premiere)

Butterbean and her friends work together to make the opening of the café a success, while competing café owner Ms. Marmalady attempts to throw them off track.

The Turtles look for a way to eliminate New York City’s oozesquito problem.

Guest Star: Lena Headey

8:00 p.m. – Henry Danger “Thumb War” (60-min Special)

Captain Man and Kid Danger are upset when a new crime-fighting team emerges in town. However, they discover that the new-duo are their biggest fans. After an unfortunate incident, the Thumb Buddies seek revenge on our heroes.

“Pups Rescue Thanksgiving” – When the bouncy turkey from the Thanksgiving feast at City Hall flies away with Mayor Humdinger and his kittens, the pups must save the day. / “Pups Save a Windy Bay” – A super strong wind suddenly sweeps up all the surfers in the Adventure Bay Windsurfing Race.

“Fairy Happy Thanksgiving!” – Ms. Marmalady thinks she has nothing to be thankful for—until Butterbean and her friends show her what Thanksgiving is all about. / “Cricket’s the Boss!” – When Cricket opens a lemonade stand with her friends, she learns being a boss is tough.

8:00 p.m. – Double Dare “Team Kel vs. Team Kenan” (60-min Special)

Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson join their super fans for a competitive hour special. Although both teams struggle in the physical challenges, the ultimate test is the final obstacle course.

“Go with the Rainbow Floe” – The Rangers save a baby polar bear stranded on an ice floe. / “Northern Lights” – The Rangers lose their Spectra Scooters while helping a seal family and discover the Northern Lights.

The highly-anticipated San Diego Comic Con is right around the corner and we seriously cannot contain our excitement. There will be tons of panels, an endless amount of fun activities and surprises at every corner. Needless to say, one of everyone’s favorite networks, Nickelodeon, has a bunch of spectacular panels and activities in store for attendees to enjoy at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con. Nickelodeon will be bringing fan-favorite icons together at its 1,800 square-foot booth at the convention floor. The network will bring attendees to the City That Never Sleeps as it celebrates its new, reimagined series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as let fans enjoy the legendary Double Dare hamster wheel, a larger than life Reptar from Rugrats and many other thrilling activations.

Select fans will also be able to be a part of a virtual reality experience like no other as Nickelodeon will be offering a “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live” virtual reality experience where San Diego Comic Con guests will be immersed into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ New York City world and have a conversation with either Mikey or Donnie, voiced live on the scene by Brandon Mychal Smith and Josh Brener, respectively. This is definitely an experience that SDCC guests will never forget!

According to the press release, “Each day of the Comic-Con International convention, Nickelodeon’s booth will feature: a towering New York City cityscape, featuring the bright lights, energy and iconic billboards of Times Square; a hidden Turtles lair, housing a gif opportunity; the Double Dare hamster wheel, where fans can take photos with the iconic obstacle course challenge; a photo opportunity with life-size characters from The Loud House; a 23-foot-tall, Reptar hovering above a retail area; INVADER ZIM-themed transaction zone, featuring exclusive Nick-themed collectibles and custom t-shirts and totes; costumed-character appearances; and autograph signings with the voice casts and creators from Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, INVADER ZIM, SpongeBob SquarePants and more.

Nickelodeon will present two panels: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, featuring the new voice cast and a sneak peek at the upcoming series; and INVADER ZIM: Enter the Florpus!, a reunion with the original voice cast celebrating the new TV movie.”

It’s clear to see that Nickelodeon put in a tremendous amount of effort to make the San Diego Comic Con experience an unforgettable one for all who will be attending. There will be tons of awesome photo-opportunities and so many memories that will be made thanks to Nickelodeon’s exceptional line-up at SDCC.

Check out the full list of panels and activities that Nickelodeon will be offering at this year’s San Diego Comic Con below! Also, be sure to check out the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles official theme song below.

Comment below and tell me or tweet me at @alexisjoyvipacc, will YOU be attending San Diego Comic Con this year? Which one of Nickelodeon’s activations at SDCC are you looking forward to the most?

(source: press release)

PANELS

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Thursday, July 19,1:45p.m. – 2:45p.m. (Room: 6A): Rise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back with Nickelodeon’s brand-new mutation of New York’s half-shell heroes with a panel that celebrates the latest incarnation of Turtles and reinvention of the world famous franchise. Joining the discussion is the new voice cast–Omar Miller as Raph, Ben Schwartz as Leo, Josh Brener as Donnie, Brandon Mychal Smith as Mikey, Kat Graham as April O’Neil, and Eric Bauza as Splinter–along with the co-executive producers Andy Suriano and Ant Ward, and legendary voice director Rob Paulsen. The panel will feature never-before-seen clips from the upcoming series and will be moderated by Keely Flaherty (BuzzFeed).

The Loud House Photo Opp. Enter the Loud family’s living room, sit on the couch and take a group photo with Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters.

Customized T-Shirt and Tote Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt and tote from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from their choice of seven fan-favorite Nick shows: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, Double Dare, INVADER ZIM, Hey Arnold! and Rugrats.

Costumed-Character Appearances: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel will make appearances at Nick’s booth at select times during the convention.

Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, the summer edition of the Nick Box, t-shirts, pins and more.

Giveaways: Enter for a chance to win special prizes over the course of the convention.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are truly legendary. From TV shows to blockbuster hit movies, toys, video games, apparel and more, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have made an incredible impact on all of us in so many ways. We can’t wait for Nickelodeon’s brand new, animated series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is set to premiere on the network later this year. The phenomenal and much-anticipated show focuses on the four, renowned turtles: Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello with their trusty, tech-savvy ally, April O’Neil and their adventures and fun in the mystical world beneath the streets of New York City.

Just recently, Nickelodeon revealed a first look at the characters of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With a brand new look, we can already tell that this series will be absolutely remarkable and something that will have us glued to our TV screens. The characters’ looks were unveiled via a Facebook live.

According to the press release, “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reimagines the characters in a fresh new way, featuring jagged-shelled Raphael as a snapping turtle, wielding twin tonfas as his weapons; Leonardo as a red-eared slider, using an ōdachi sword; Donatello as a soft-shell turtle, sporting a tech-bo staff; and Michelangelo as a box turtle, arming himself with a kusari-fundo. Along for the adventure is the Turtles’ most trusted ally, April O’Neil, a street savvy native New Yorker and Splinter, father figure and sensei to the Turtles.

The series stars the voice talent of Omar Miller (Ballers) as Raphael, Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation) as Leonardo, Josh Brener (Silicon Valley) as Donatello, Brandon Mychal Smith (You’re The Worst) as Michelangelo, Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) as April O’Neil and Eric Bauza (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Splinter. WWE Superstar John Cena lends his voice as villain, Baron Draxum, an alchemist warrior mutant who seeks to turn all of humanity into mutants.”

#ICYMI (In case you missed it) – check out the Facebook live revealing the characters of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles below! Be sure to follow @Nickelodeon and @TMNT on all social media networks to keep up with the magnificent, new show.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are icons in every way and form. From animated series, to toys, games, and more, who doesn’t love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?! That’s why, when Nickelodeon announced that its brand new, animated series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be premiering this new year, we all couldn’t contain our excitement. In the outstanding, new series, the four, legendary turtles will be making their way to the streets of the City That Never Sleeps – New York, where they will find themselves getting into even more kinds of adventures.

Nickelodeon recently announced the cast-members who will be bringing these classic characters to life. Omar Miller, Ben Schwartz, Josh Brener, Brandon Mychal Smith and Kat Graham will all be voicing characters in the brilliant show. Omar Miller will voice the role of Raphael, Ben Schwartz will take on the role of Leonardo, Josh Brener will lend his voice to Donatello, Brandon Mychal Smith will play the role of Michelangelo and Kat Graham will voice the character of April O’Neil. It’s clear to see that this is one all-star, immensely talented cast that can’t be beat and we know that they will do justice to their characters.

According to the press release, “The highly comedic voice cast shapes the team in a fresh way and breathes new life into the characters’ distinct personalities, including: Raphael, as the oldest and physically biggest brother, he is now the leader and his enthusiasm and bravado puts him front and center for most of their bizarre adventures; Leonardo, the self-professed ‘coolest’ brother possesses irreverent charm and a rebel heart; Donatello, an unflappable mechanical genius and tech wizard whose ninja skills are second only to his coding; Michelangelo, the youngest brother, an artist and awesome skateboarder with a wild colorful, and imaginative personality; and the Turtles’ most trusted ally, April O’Neil, a street savvy native New Yorker who is always ready to join in the fun. Additionally, Eric Bauza (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) joins the cast as Splinter, both father figure and sensei to the Turtles.”

Chris Viscardi, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Animationshared his excitement over the cast joining the series and said, “This incredible roster of voice actors provides a fresh take on these globally recognized characters, and they are going to bring this version of the Turtles to life in a whole new way. We have reimagined the series to be filled with humor, loads of action and a dynamic look, and it’s packed with all new heroes, villains and cityscapes for the Turtles to explore.” (source: press release)

Here’s what viewers can look forward to in the show: “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follows Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo on all-new adventures as they seek to unlock the mystical secrets of New York City. From the tallest skyscraper to the dankest sewer drain, the Turtles will encounter absurd new mutants and battle bizarre creatures all while enjoying their favorite slice of pizza. Tapping into mystic, ninja powers they never knew existed, the four brothers must learn to work together and navigate the perils of the modern age and hidden realms in order to fulfill their destiny to become a team of heroes.”

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is bound to be one remarkable show we all will definitely be obsessed with. Follow @Nickelodeon and @TMNT on Twitter and Instagram for more updates on this sensational, new show.

Our fave turtles are making their way back to our TV screens and we all couldn’t be anymore excited. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael are back for more crazy adventures and balancing between villains and allies with an all new, highly-anticipated fifth season premiere of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on March 19th at 9:00 AM ET / PT on Nickelodeon. Every episode of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is always bound to leave you at the edge of your seat with excitement and this season has even more in store, including a bunch of exciting special guests! Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will continue to air the rest of its new episodes on Sundays at 9:00 AM ET / PT on Nickelodeon.

In the season premiere, Star Wars‘ very own Mark Hamill will guest-star and voice the role of Kavaxas. According to the press release, “In the premiere episode, “Scroll of the Demodragon,” Mark Hamill (Star Wars) guest stars as Kavaxas, a hotheaded dragon man with mystical powers, who partners with some of the Turtles’ worst foes to bring chaos to New York City. In the episode, the Turtles believe they have defeated their old enemies, but they soon discover a new evil is rising. Hamill lends his voice as the villainous Kavaxas during the next three premiere episodes.”

More outstanding, special guests will be joining in on the TMNT fun including “Chris Sarandon (The Princess Bride) as Count Vlad Dracula, the lord of the vampires; Graham McTavish (The Hobbit trilogy) as Savanti Romero, an evil time master from the future; Dana DeLorenzo (Ash vs. Evil Dead) as Esmeralda, a kind and weary Romanian traveler with an expert knowledge of monsters; Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Revenge) as Sumo Kuma, a fierce and cunning Samurai commander; and Nyambi Nyambi (Mike & Molly) as Verminator Rex, the vicious leader of a gang.” (source: press release)

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are truly iconic and have made a big impact in the lives of many. Previous generations and our current generation are able to join together over their shared love of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Well, TMNT fans, there is even more great news for you! Nickelodeon recently announced at its annual Upfront Presentation in New York City on March 2, 2017 that the network will be releasing a brand new, animated show with a working title of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That means we all will be getting a whole lot more of our favorite turtles on our TV screens!

According to the press release, “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo on all-new adventures as they seek to unlock the mystical secrets of New York City. From the tallest skyscraper to the dankest sewer drain, the Turtles will encounter absurd new mutants and battle bizarre creatures all while enjoying their favorite slice of pizza. Tapping into mystic, ninja powers they never knew existed, the four brothers must learn to work together and navigate the perils of the modern age and hidden realms in order to fulfill their destiny to become a team of heroes.”

Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Group said, “The Turtles is a property that has reinvention in its DNA, which keeps it fresh and relevant to every new generation while satisfying the demand from its adult fans. Turtles has been an incredibly important franchise for us since we reignited it five years ago, and we’re excited for the new series to take the characters in a different direction with more humor, a younger and lighter feel and all-new dimensions to explore.” (source: press release)

We all can’t wait for all of the adventures that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have in store for all of us to see. Be sure to catch the season five premiere of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on March 19th at 9:00 AM ET / PT on Nickelodeon and stay tuned for Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coming your way in Fall 2018!